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Why the Leaning Tower of Pisa is Tilted

Why the Leaning Tower of Pisa is Tilted
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Why the Leaning Tower of Pisa is Tilted

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in the Italian city of Pisa and is a freestanding bell tower of the city's cathedral. The tower is famous for its four-degree lean and is the t ...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in the Italian city of Pisa and is a freestanding bell tower of the city's cathedral. The tower is famous for its four-degree lean and is the third oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square. The tower is 183.27 feet tall from the grou ...

Fall Tips for Homeowners

Fall Tips for Homeowners
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Fall Tips for Homeowners

Sweater weather is coming, along with pumpkin and wreath décor. But there are more important things your home needs to get ready for the autumn season. There are ways you can prepa ...

Sweater weather is coming, along with pumpkin and wreath décor. But there are more important things your home needs to get ready for the autumn season. There are ways you can prepare your house for the colder season.  Clean, repair, or replace your gutters. A clogged gutter ...

The past and future of the Roman Colosseum

The past and future of the Roman Colosseum
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The past and future of the Roman Colosseum

The Colosseum measures 620 feet by 513 feet with seating for more than 50,000 spectators and was the largest amphitheater in the Roman world. The Colosseum was active for four cent ...

The Colosseum measures 620 feet by 513 feet with seating for more than 50,000 spectators and was the largest amphitheater in the Roman world. The Colosseum was active for four centuries until the 6th century A.D. It stopped all operations after a struggling Western Roman Empire, ...

What is a Cantilever Bridge?

What is a Cantilever Bridge?
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What is a Cantilever Bridge?

Cantilever bridges are designed for road or rail traffic and typically built from structural steel or boxed girders made from prestressed concrete. The defining feature of a cantil ...

Cantilever bridges are designed for road or rail traffic and typically built from structural steel or boxed girders made from prestressed concrete. The defining feature of a cantilever bridge is, well, a cantilever. Cantilevers are structures that project horizontally with suppor ...

How do sinkholes form?

How do sinkholes form?
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How do sinkholes form?

A sinkhole is a hole or a depression that is caused by a collapse in the surface layer. Sinkholes vary in size and can form within a short period of time or over a longer period of ...

A sinkhole is a hole or a depression that is caused by a collapse in the surface layer. Sinkholes vary in size and can form within a short period of time or over a longer period of time. Sinkholes can be an effect by natural or artificial causes. Natural Causes Limestone caves ...

Western State Wildfires

Western State Wildfires
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Western State Wildfires

In August 2020, lightning contributed to several fires throughout California, Oregon, and Washington and continuing with additional ignitions through early September. More than 4.6 ...

In August 2020, lightning contributed to several fires throughout California, Oregon, and Washington and continuing with additional ignitions through early September. More than 4.6 million record-breaking acres have burned by over 100 fires fueled by dry terrain, hot temperatures ...

How Satellites Determine the Weather on Earth

How Satellites Determine the Weather on Earth
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How Satellites Determine the Weather on Earth

The idea of using cameras to orbit and observe weather began as early as 1946. At the time, there was little observation data, and cloud cameras on rockets were expensive. On Febru ...

The idea of using cameras to orbit and observe weather began as early as 1946. At the time, there was little observation data, and cloud cameras on rockets were expensive. On February 17, 1959, the first weather satellite, Vanguard 2 launched. Unfortunately, a large amount of dat ...

How Data Centers Operate

How Data Centers Operate
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How Data Centers Operate

History of Data Centers Data centers began in the 1940's in large computer rooms that required the use of large cables to connect all of the components. There would also be a sing ...

History of Data Centers Data centers began in the 1940's in large computer rooms that required the use of large cables to connect all of the components. There would also be a single mainframe computer that required a lot of power and cooling to keep from overheating. Computers w ...

Benefits of a Water Softener

Benefits of a Water Softener
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Benefits of a Water Softener

Water changes in every environment, and when it comes into contact with people and certain environments, it can become contaminated or hard. Minerals such as calcium and magnesium ...

Water changes in every environment, and when it comes into contact with people and certain environments, it can become contaminated or hard. Minerals such as calcium and magnesium start to build-up which creates hard water. Effects of Hard Water Although hard water isn't harmfu ...

A tree fell on my house, what now?

A tree fell on my house, what now?
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A tree fell on my house, what now?

Trees can fall on homes for a variety of reasons; heavy winds, ice, and thunderstorms, or even a rotting or dead tree. Fallen trees can cause extensive structural damage, and the f ...

Trees can fall on homes for a variety of reasons; heavy winds, ice, and thunderstorms, or even a rotting or dead tree. Fallen trees can cause extensive structural damage, and the first thing you should do is get your family to safety. Safety First Once you're in a safe area, ca ...